BANGKOK, July 24, 2024 -- 
AirAsia Thailand (flight code FD) continues the rapid expansion of its international network with three new routes announced in July alone.
Having introduced Bangkok (Don Mueang)-Phu Quoc earlier in the month, the airline is now offering guests direct flights from Don Mueang to Hyderabad, India with four flights weekly from 27 October 2024; and from the resort island of Phuket to Siem Reap, Cambodia with a three weekly flights frequency starting from 29 October 2024.
This is just the beginning of more interesting news from the airline this quarter. AirAsia Thailand is set to unveil three more international routes in August, bringing it to a total of six new routes announcements in the third quarter of 2024. The expansion focuses on the Indian and Asean markets.
Promotional fares for Don Mueang-Hyderabad from only 2,990 THB one way and Phuket-Siem Reap from only 1,550 one way are up for grabs from the AirAsia MOVE app and airasia.com website. Book now until 4 August 2024 for travel from 27 October 2024 to 29 March 2025.
At a glance
- Company
- AirAsia Thailand
- Announcement
- Expansion
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
Key figures
- Don Mueang–Hyderabad frequency
- four flights weekly
- Phuket–Siem Reap frequency
- three weekly flights
- Don Mueang–Hyderabad promotional one-way fare
- 2,990 THB
- Phuket–Siem Reap promotional one-way fare
- 1,550
- Flights to Indian cities per week
- 56 flights per week
People
- Tansita AkraritpiromHead of Commercial for Thai AirAsia
Products and programs
Ms. Tansita Akraritpirom, Head of Commercial for Thai AirAsia said: “AirAsia is committed to expanding its international reach, especially in the Cambodian and Indian markets where there is significant potential 91 percent and Asean routes 89 percent.
“We have seen considerable growth overall on the international sector with our capacity now close to that of 2019. This is in part due to positive measures by the government such as visa free entry and fifth freedom negotiations, which have made travel easier and more cost effective, creating an opportunity for travelers to explore new experiences in different countries. We have seen overwhelming response from Thai travelers looking to explore foreign destinations as well as visitors from those countries coming to Thailand.”
AirAsia Thailand 9now flies to 12 cities in India; Kolkata, Chennai, Jaipur, Kochi, Bangalore, Gaya, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Tiruchirappalli, and newest addition Hyderabad, offering a total 56 flights per week.
For direct flights to Cambodia, AirAsia Thailand offers three routes to two cities, namely; Bangkok (Don Mueang)-Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, and Phuket-Siem Reap.
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In brief
AirAsia Thailand has opened bookings for two international routes: Don Mueang–Hyderabad, India, and Phuket–Siem Reap, Cambodia. The Hyderabad service is scheduled to begin on 27 October 2024, with four flights weekly; the Siem Reap route is due to start on 29 October, with three flights weekly. The airline lists promotional one-way fares of 2,990 THB and 1,550 THB, respectively, for bookings made through 4 August for travel from 27 October 2024 to 29 March 2025. AirAsia Thailand says it plans to announce three additional international routes in August, bringing its third-quarter announcements to six. The company says its expansion is focused on India and ASEAN markets. It also reports that it serves 12 cities in India with 56 weekly flights.
Key takeaways
- Don Mueang–Hyderabad flights are scheduled to start 27 October 2024, operating four times weekly.
- Phuket–Siem Reap service is set to begin 29 October 2024, operating three times weekly.
- Promotional one-way fares are listed at 2,990 THB for Hyderabad and 1,550 THB for Siem Reap.
- AirAsia Thailand says it plans to announce three more international routes in August.
